The Mountain State Rodeo bucks and broncs into town February 23-24 for the indoor winter Bulls, Barrels & Broncsseries. Grab a seat and watch the cowboys hold on tight!

Natural Bridge State Park

The Winter Speaker Series is your opportunity to hear from those in the know about topics relevant to Natural Bridge State Park, the area, region, and beyond. Topics include Black Bears, Native Americans, and conservation. The series begins January 9 and concludes in late March.

Cool on Campus: Plays and Exhibitions

A new exhibit opening January 25 at the George C. Marshall Museum - Hope for Those Who Need It - explores post-World War II Europe and the affects of the Marshall Plan. Included are lithographs of the 25 finalists in the "Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living" poster contest.

Visiting W&L? Swing by the Staniar Gallery in Washington Hall from January 8 to February 7 for The Book of Everyday Instruction by Chloe Bass. The exhibit focuses on such central questions as "how do we know when we're really together?" or "how do we tell a story based on the proximity of two bodies in space?"

BODYTRAFFIC Contemporary Dance Company takes the stage in Keller Theatre at the Lenfest Center for the Arts on January 11. This group is internationally recognized as bridging both new audiences and experienced dance enthusiasts with works by today’s most distinctive choreographic voices such as Kyle Abraham, Hofesh Shechter, Barak Marshall, Richard Siegal, and Victor Quijada.

Breweries, Tap Houses, and Cocktail Bars

If the weather outside is frightful, step into a brewery or downtown watering hole for winter beer releases, seasonal craft cocktails, live music, and community cheer.

Great Valley Farm Brewery is our newest craft brewery and open Wednesday through Sunday. Pop in for growler fill specials on Wednesdays and live music most every Friday. There's most often food on-site for purchase during those live music Fridays as well.

On Wednesdays, stop by the taproom at Devils Backbone Brewing on Route 11 during its Growler Grab for64 oz. growler pours. On select Fridays, settle in for live music. Brewery tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays.

Brew Ridge Taps in Lexington hosts its own trivia night on Tuesdays. On Nelson Street, this tap room sells a wide selection of Virginia and U.S. craft brews. Stay fueled with the Parkway Special, a waffle topped with pimiento cheese, tomatoes and bacon. It’s one of several wafflewiches on the menu.

Piano players complement the cocktails Wednesday through Sunday at Haywood’s.

Seasonal Updates: Farmers Markets, Museums, and Attractions

The Lexington Farmers Market goes indoors for the winter. Find our best local wares inside Lexington Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Rockbridge Farmers Market and Glasgow Farmers Market are closed for the season.